Construction hours in Phoenix, AZ — sometimes called construction noise rules or contractor work-hour ordinances — set when contractors can run power tools, hammers, and heavy equipment.
Phoenix City Code Section 23-14 restricts construction noise within 500 feet of inhabited structures. Summer hours (May 1 - September 30): 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays. Winter hours (October 1 - April 30): 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on non-holiday weekdays. The Planning and Development Director may grant after-hours construction permits when public health/safety won't be impaired.
Construction includes erection, excavation, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building. The seasonal schedule accommodates Arizona's extreme summer heat by allowing earlier starts during hot months. After-hours permits may be granted for periods exceeding 30 days at the Director's discretion. Complaints about after-hours construction noise can be filed with Planning and Development.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Phoenix code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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